Comparison

Compass 54 Pro vs Map Coordinate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Compass 54 Pro

This app provides a real compass, location data, weather updates, date and time, and map functionality. It displays real-time orientation to magnetic fields and offers various coordinate systems and unit conversions.

Highlights
  • Real compass with magnetic field orientation
  • Location coordinates, course, speed, and altitude
  • Current weather temperature, humidity, and pressure
  • Date, time, and GMT time display
  • Standard, satellite, and hybrid map views
  • Multiple GPS coordinate systems (UTM, MGRS, etc.)
Features
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You spend time on searching everyday usable information?! "Compass 54 Pro" is here to help you! "Compass 54 Pro" is a real compass! It shows device real-time orientation to magnetic fields. "Compass 54 Pro" is a package of common, but important data. "Compass 54 Pro" application includes: 1. Compass -- Shows device real-time orientation to magnetic fields. -- Ability to switch between true and magnetic North. 2. Location -- Location coordinates (longitude, latitude). -- Course -- Speed -- Altitude -- Ability to switch between mph, feet units and kmh, meter units. 3. Weather -- Temperature information. -- Humidity -- Pressure -- Ability to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit. 4. Date -- Current date and time. -- Current GMT time. -- Ability to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format. 5. Map -- Standard, satellite, hybrid maps. -- Current location. -- Location tracking. Supports HD Retina Display. Location service provides information using global positioning system (GPS). The weather data collected by Yahoo! Weather API. GPS Coordinates - UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) - MGRS (Military Grid Reference System - Dec Degs (DD.dddddd°) - Dec Degs Micro (DD.dddddd "N, S, E, W") - Dec Mins (DDMM.mmmm) - Deg Min Secs (DD°MM'SS.sss") - Dec Mins Secs (DDMMSS.sss") ***PLEASE NOTE*** THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT WORK WITH IPOD TOUCH, IPHONE 3G, ONLY WITH IPHONE 3GS, IPHONE 4G AND IPAD, IPAD2 DEVICES. THERE IS NO BUILT-IN MAGNETOMETER IN IPOD TOUCH, IPHONE 3G. Enjoy Compass 54 Pro!!!

About

Map Coordinate

This app helps you find precise location coordinates and directions on a map. It supports multiple coordinate formats, offers various map types, and provides navigation assistance for driving, walking, or cycling. You can also search for addresses or locations by entering coordinates.

Highlights
  • Find coordinates by tapping on map
  • Supports DD, DMS, DM, UTM, MGRS formats
  • Provides driving, walking, and cycling directions
  • Search addresses by coordinates
  • Multiple map types (normal, satellite, terrain, hybrid)
  • Shows current GPS location and altitude
  • Location history tracking
Features
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NOTE: * Application won't save or send any user information to any where. * Quick feature: Touch on map to find coordinate & direction * Location address name in application is provided by Google Service, it's just relatively. But GPS latitude-longitude is detected by your device and it is exactly. Support finding and showing position via 5 types: 1. Decimal degrees (DD) 2. Degrees°minute’ seconds" (DMS) 3. Degrees° minute.decimal’ (DM) 4. The Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) 5. The Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) Map Coordinate is application compass and google map work together, is a navigational instrument that shows directions in a frame of reference that is stationary relative to the surface of the Earth. And will help you retrieve the coordinates and/or address of a specific location on the map. The frame of reference defines the four cardinal directions (or points) – north, south, east, and west. Intermediate directions are also defined. + You can quick get direction by tap on screen via 3 types: Driving, Walking & BiCycling + You can use it in operations at sea, in the forest, desert, direction of flight of the aircraft ... + You can quick to search address or find out exactly location by enter Coordinates or enter Latitude & longitude. + You can quick to switch 4 types of maps: - normal - satellite - terrain - hybrid "Map Coordinate" can use GPS to find your location and address you standing. You can connect directly via Google Map by push on button "direction" on the bottom left screen when you activate this feature. FEATURES - A tool to find the directions when you fear to lost your directions via direction Google Map - Support Zoom out by push on Marker or - Show your position on Google Map background with latitude - longitude - Shows degrees in “side window” - Display latitude, longitude and altitude - GPS Location update - Select the best network connection automatically (Wifi, 3G, GPS) - True north/Magnetic north - 2 compass design/styles and 3 themes to select - Quick Calibration - Customizable coordinate format, sensor rate, text size, text color, unit - Menu shortcut button on main screen - Keep screen awake - Rotating bezel - Support Map Coordinates - Find easiest and fastest route for your destination. - Easily track all the locations you have visited. - Find Address of any area in map by search option or touch on map. - Easily delete your complete location history just by one click. - Best GPS Route Finder app for your mobile. - GPS Route Finder is completely. - The application use some icons and design from website: # icons8.com # freepik.com # clipartbro.com # Pixeden.com - The Application use third party open source from website: # github.com/scalessec/Toast-Swift # github.com/Alamofire/Alamofire # github.com/volkerv/GeoCoordinateConverter # github.com/AssistoLab/DropDown # github.com/yukiasai/Gecco tutorial # github.com/jonkykong/SideMenu # github.com/groue/GRDB.swift # github.com/CosmicMind/Material # github.com/hackiftekhar/IQKeyboardManager # github.com/tobihagemann/THLabel # github.com/bizz84/SwiftyStoreKit # pixeden.com/psd-mock-up-templates/psd-iphone-xs-max-mockup --- Thank you for your using my app ! --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://policy651661124.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-map-coordinate/ Terms of Service: https://policy651661124.wordpress.com/terms-of-service-map-coordinate/

Screenshots

Compass 54 Pro4 screens
Map Coordinate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map Coordinate at 97% against Compass 54 Pro's 40%. Map Coordinate also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (660 vs 43). Compass 54 Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Compass 54 Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Map Coordinate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Map Coordinate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Coordinate has 660 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Compass 54 Pro's written reviews are positive against 97% of Map Coordinate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass 54 Pro ships an update every 3 months, Map Coordinate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Compass 54 Pro versus Map Coordinate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass 54 ProMap Coordinate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (43 ratings)4.6 (660 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews96.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43660 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperElen BekzadyanXuan Luong Do

Customer experience

Compass 54 Pro

All ratings43 ratings
Positive53.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative39.5%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral11.8%
Negative48.2%

Map Coordinate

All ratings660 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.3%

User reviews

Compass 54 Pro

From 43 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate compass readings
  • 👍 Precise coordinates shown
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Good for orienteering
  • 👍 Works without Wi-Fi/3G

Room to improve

  • 😠 Insanely annoying ads
  • 😠 Ads capture the phone
  • 😠 Paid version still has ads
  • 😠 App crashes frequently
  • 😠 Weather section not working

Map Coordinate

From 660 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 📍 Accurate coordinate finding and location detection
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
  • 🗺️ Works without network connection
  • 💡 Simple and practical design

Room to improve

  • ⌨️ Limited keyboard support for coordinate input
  • ❌ Missing elevation/altitude information
  • 🐛 One user reported app not functioning as expected

Bugs and requests

Compass 54 Pro

Reported bugs

38 issues
  • Weather section shows 'No Internet Connection' despite being online
  • App crashes when enabling camera flash
  • Homes.com ad locks display on newer devices
  • Camera tab doesn't properly switch settings
  • Compass dial jumps or jitters
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  • In-app purchase requires multiple attempts and restore
  • App crashes on iPhone 12 & iPad 6
  • Compass works only when Wi-Fi is off
  • Inconsistent results between iPad and iPhone
  • Magnetic north doesn't work
  • Map doesn't work in Pro version
  • Storm Ap advertisement opens every time
  • Cannot remove ads in Pro version
  • Heading +/- 180 degrees
  • Heading varies by 35-40 degrees between devices
  • Altimeter and temperature not received after update
  • App needs constant recalibration
  • Altimeter and coordinate display do not function in Pro
  • Location services require 'always' setting
  • Cannot calibrate properly
  • North indication is 180 degrees off
  • Map shows entire US, nav button unclear
  • Speedo, altimeter, weather conditions show N/A
  • +/- 40 degrees inaccuracy
  • Speedo does not work
  • Altimeter does not work on iPad 2
  • GPS information linking problems
  • North is off by 40 degrees on iPad
  • Weather, altitude do not display on iPad
  • Compass interference warnings are too prominent
  • North arrow is 45 degrees from actual north
  • Temp does not work
  • Compass does not point North on iPad
  • Altimeter does not work
  • Speedometer does not function
  • Figure 8 calibration needed every time
  • Speed part stays blank
  • Travels at 5.98 MPH while stationary

Requested features

11 requests
  • More updates and features
  • More child-friendly themes
  • Show elevation
  • More detailed weather (5-day forecast, hourly temps)
  • Switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Show 6 more
  • Rotate to landscape mode on iPads and larger iPhones
  • Add analog clock instead of GMT
  • Manual declination settings
  • Option to change from DMS to decimal
  • Save current location feature
  • More options in settings (metric/imperial mix)

Map Coordinate

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Numeric-only keyboard prevents entering coordinates with decimal points

Requested features

2 requests
  • Alphabet keyboard option for entering DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds) coordinates with decimal points
  • Elevation or altitude quota display

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass 54 Pro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads.$2.99
3 purchases

Map Coordinate

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Advertising$3.99
  • Pro Version$3.99

Questions

Is Compass 54 Pro free?
Compass 54 Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Map Coordinate free?
Map Coordinate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass 54 Pro or Map Coordinate?
Map Coordinate is rated higher. Compass 54 Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Map Coordinate averages 4.6 from 660 ratings.
Do Compass 54 Pro or Map Coordinate have ads?
Map Coordinate shows ads; Compass 54 Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass 54 Pro or Map Coordinate?
Compass 54 Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Map Coordinate every 2 months. Most recently, Compass 54 Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and Map Coordinate on October 13, 2026.

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